The Beautiful And Damned - Fitzgerald, F. Scott
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The Beautiful and Damned explores the complexities of identity, wealth, and the disillusionment that often accompanies privilege in the Jazz Age. The story follows a young man as he contemplates the pressures of living up to the expectations set by his family s wealth. Caught in the throes of privilege, he reflects on his inheritance and the existential doubts that challenge his sense of self-worth. His deepening ambivalence toward the world around him reveals the emptiness hidden behind the glittering fa ade of high society. As he navigates a complicated relationship with love and ambition,…mehr

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The Beautiful and Damned explores the complexities of identity, wealth, and the disillusionment that often accompanies privilege in the Jazz Age. The story follows a young man as he contemplates the pressures of living up to the expectations set by his family s wealth. Caught in the throes of privilege, he reflects on his inheritance and the existential doubts that challenge his sense of self-worth. His deepening ambivalence toward the world around him reveals the emptiness hidden behind the glittering fa ade of high society. As he navigates a complicated relationship with love and ambition, the narrative explores the internal conflict of a man who seeks meaning but finds himself drowning in excess and superficiality. Set within New York's elite, the novel examines how the pursuit of fame, fortune, and social standing can lead to a sense of alienation and dissatisfaction. The protagonist s evolving sense of purpose reflects the broader disillusionment of the era. Ultimately, the narrative offers a critical look at how a life defined by materialism can leave one yearning for deeper fulfillment, yet unable to escape the seductive allure of wealth and status.
Autorenporträt
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, known as F. Scott Fitzgerald, was an American writer renowned for his works that epitomized the Jazz Age, a term he coined. Born on September 24, 1896, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald became one of the most prominent novelists of the early 20th century. He attended Princeton University, where his writing career began to take shape. His most famous work, The Great Gatsby, is often cited as one of the great American novels, capturing the disillusionment of the American Dream during the Roaring Twenties. His personal life was marked by his tumultuous marriage to Zelda Sayre, whom he married in 1920, and the couple's extravagant lifestyle served as a backdrop for many of his works. Fitzgerald's writing is deeply influenced by figures such as Edith Wharton and John Keats. Despite early success, his later years were marred by financial instability, alcohol dependence, and personal struggles. He passed away on December 21, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most celebrated literary figures.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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